Friday, February 4, 2011

It's February already and what does that mean? Around here it means trying to not lose yet another mitten, trying to keep the snow drifts from becoming too much taller than I am, and trying to not drive each other crazy when we're cooped up in the house all day.

That, and the fact that it's crunch time when it comes to choosing a Valentine's Day gift. I'm guessing that in cities and towns across the country there are people looking at their calendars wondering how the heck this holiday jumped up so quickly and, more importantly, what gift can they find quickly for the ones they cherish most in their life.

Fortunately, there is always flowers. A classic, beautiful gift that is always appreciated and enjoyed, flowers have a way of saying that you care while bringing a smile to your recipient's face from the moment they arrive. This year, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM wants to take things one step further and make it even easier to send the perfect bouquet by letting you tell your sweetie just which one you like best.

Sounds simple? It is!

As well as the gorgeous arrangements throughout their site, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM has created a special Valentine's Day Community Page listing 12 of their beautiful options - everything from fresh flowers to decadent treats. Simply click the Like button on your favorites and your beloved will know exactly what to order for you!

Out of the great choices that are displayed, there are three that are especially extraordinary (as one of you will get to see in person very soon). Take a look at these beauties...

Contemporary and modern, I love the way the roses and lilies complement each other and the use of the square vase instead of a traditional one.

But wait, there's more. This year 1-800-FLOWERS.COM is continuing their partnership with DailyFeats throughout the Valentine’s Day holiday and beyond. DailyFeats is a new online social platform for people to share the positive actions, or the feats, that they do.

With valued partners like 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, DailyFeats’ goal is to help people improve their lives via simple but meaningful feats that benefit the body, mind, home, and community. DailyFeats awards points for the feats people do and share, which can then be redeemed for rewards, savings and gifts from leading local and national brands. Doing good and spreading cheer is easy, fun and rewarding!

Speaking of spreading cheer, thanks to the generosity of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, one person will have a post-Valentine's Day surprise for themselves or someone that they love, because...

One lucky person will win their choice of the Ruby Red Roses, Fun & Flirty or Rose & Lily Cube Bouquet from 1-800-FLOWERS.COM!

To enter to win:Visit the 1-800-FLOWERS.COM Valentine's Day Community Page and click the Like button for one of the three prize options. As their Valentine's Day page seems to keep changing, please just tell me which of the three prizes is your favorite. Be sure to choose wisely as that is the bouquet that you will receive or can have sent to a loved one if you win! (Remember, your selection must be one of the three options listed here in order to be eligible.)

Extra Entries (available after the mandatory entry above is completed; please leave a separate comment for each entry in order for them to be counted).

1 Extra Entry (per method) if you follow 1-800-FLOWERS.COM on Twitter and/or Like them on Facebook. 1 more Extra Entry if you fill in the blank and leave the following message on their wall: My favorite Valentine's Day arrangement from 1-800-FLOWERS.COM is the __________! I just entered to win it at Thanks, Mail Carrier! http://bit.ly/govI4z1 Extra Entry (per giveaway entered) - Enter any (or all) of the giveaways running on Thanks, Mail Carrier for the duration of this giveaway.1 Extra Entry if you follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway by copying and pasting the tweet below and leaving me the link. Tweet daily for an extra entry every day!

2 Extra Entries (per follow method) if you follow me with Google Friend Connect, subscribe to my RSS feed, subscribe to Thanks, Mail Carrier by email or become a fan on Facebook.3 Extra Entries if you put my cute button up on your blog. Please leave an address where it can be found.3 Extra Entries if you blog about this giveaway linking back to Thanks, Mail Carrier and the 1-800-FLOWERS.COM Valentine's Day Community Page. Please leave an address where it can be found.Giveaway will end on February 14th at 11:59pm CST. Do me the favor of leaving an email address or making absolutely sure it is visible in your profile, I have to have a way to contact the winner. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to contact me or respond to notification or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

A big thank you to 1-800-FLOWERS.COM for providing a Valentine's Day bouquet for one lucky giveaway winner. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.